Ag and Natural Resources/4-H Assistant

Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources / 4-H Assistant supports the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor in delivering educational programs, maintaining demonstration projects, supporting youth development activities, and assisting with office and community outreach efforts. This position provides hands-on support for agriculture and natural resource programming, technology education, demonstration garden maintenance, pest monitoring projects, community events, and general Extension office operations.

The successful candidate will work with youth and community members, assist with educational programming, perform outdoor maintenance and agricultural tasks, and represent the Extension office at community events and activities. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

This is a temporary funded part-time position ending January 15, 2027.

This position requires a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and special events as needed. Work schedules will be coordinated with and approved by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor based on program and operational needs.

• Assist the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor with educational and outreach programs.
• Support agriculture, horticulture, and natural resource projects and demonstrations.
• Monitor and assist with pest, insect, and related agricultural research or educational projects.
• Assist with data collection, observations, and reporting as directed.
• Maintain demonstration plots, gardens, and landscape areas.

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting 4-H youth programs and activities.
• Teach and support robotics and technology-related educational programs.
• Work directly with youth participants in a positive, safe, and educational manner.
• Help prepare educational materials and activities for youth programs and workshops.

• Plant, water, weed, prune, and maintain demonstration gardens and landscape areas.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, and other grounds maintenance tools.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping and beautification projects.
• Ensure outdoor areas are maintained in a safe and professional manner.

• Assist with general office operations and administrative duties as assigned.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide customer service to clientele.
• Assist with event preparation.
• Support educational program logistics and material preparation.

• Assist with community events, educational workshops, Heritage Days (formerly known as the Fair), other Extension activities.
• Help with event setup, operation, and cleanup.
• Represent the Extension office in a professional manner while interacting with community members and stakeholders.

• Perform additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor or Extension administration.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with youth programs, 4-H, education, or mentoring activities.
• Experience with gardening, landscaping, agriculture, or natural resource management.
• Experience operating lawn maintenance or agricultural equipment.
• Customer service and office experience.

• Ability and willingness to work with youth and the general public.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supervisor to develop and maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Interest in agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, youth development, robotics, or related fields.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

This position involves a combination of office work, outdoor field work, educational programming, and community event participation.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform outdoor labor for extended periods.
• Ability to operate equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to load, unload, move, and set up program and event materials.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain and in outdoor environments.

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dust, and precipitation.
• Exposure to insects, plants, soil, and other agricultural or natural resource-related environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise from lawn and grounds maintenance equipment.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, adults, community members, and coworkers.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, priorities, and program needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in a public-facing environment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

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